CALCHEM SAMO
Stable Foam and Viscosity Support for Low-pH and Specialty Cleansing Formulations
CALCHEM SAMO™ is a nonionic surfactant based on Soyamidopropylamine Oxide, designed to support foam development and viscosity building in cleansing formulations. Supplied as a yellowish clear liquid, it provides stable foam performance in low-pH systems and is compatible with both anionic and cationic surfactants. Its electrolyte tolerance can support performance in hard water environments. CALCHEM SAMO can also serve as an alternative to traditional alkanolamides in applications such as hand soaps, dishwashing products, body washes, shampoos, sulfate-free cleansers, foam hand sanitizers, and pet shampoos.
Product Identification
| Category | Surfactant |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Soyamidopropylamine Oxide |
| CAS No. | 223707-70-8 |
| Appearance | Yellowish Clear Liquid |
| Purity (%) | 28 – 30 |
| Free Amine (%) | 0.5 Max |
| Color (VCS) | 3 Max |
| pH* | 6.5 – 7.5 |
Why Choose Our CALCHEM SAMO
Reliable Foam Support in Challenging pH Systems
CALCHEM SAMO is designed to enhance foam development while maintaining stable foam performance in low-pH formulations. This makes it a practical choice for formulators developing cleansing products where foam quality and formulation balance remain important across acidic or specialty systems.
- Supports enhanced foam development
- Designed for stable low-pH foam performance
- Suitable for a variety of cleansing formulations
- Helps support consistent product aesthetics
- Useful in specialty surfactant systems
Supporting Flexible Surfactant Formulation
With compatibility across both anionic and cationic surfactant systems, CALCHEM SAMO offers flexibility when designing multi-component formulations. Its nonionic nature allows formulators to incorporate it into a range of cleansing systems while supporting foam and viscosity development.
- Compatible with anionic surfactants
- Compatible with cationic surfactants
- Nonionic surfactant chemistry
- Supports viscosity development
- Suitable for diverse formulation approaches
Performance Support in Electrolyte and Hard Water Systems
CALCHEM SAMO offers improved electrolyte tolerance, making it particularly relevant for formulations where salts or hard water conditions may influence surfactant performance. This characteristic can support the development of cleansing products intended for use across varying water conditions.
- Improved electrolyte tolerance
- Supports performance in hard water conditions
- Suitable for salt-containing formulations
- Helps broaden formulation flexibility
- Supports stable cleansing system development
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Applications
Supporting Effective Hand Soap Formulations
CALCHEM SAMO can be used in hand soap formulations where foam generation and product viscosity are important formulation considerations. Its ability to support stable foam performance and its compatibility with other surfactant types make it suitable for developing a range of liquid cleansing products.
Enhancing Dishwashing Product Performance
In dishwashing formulations, CALCHEM SAMO can contribute to foam boosting and viscosity development. Its electrolyte tolerance also makes it relevant for formulations containing salts or designed for performance under varying water conditions.
Supporting Modern Body Wash Development
CALCHEM SAMO can be incorporated into body wash formulations to support foam characteristics and formulation viscosity. Its compatibility with different surfactant systems provides flexibility when developing personal cleansing products with specific formulation requirements.
Formulation Flexibility for Shampoo Systems
Suitable for shampoo applications, CALCHEM SAMO supports foam development while offering compatibility with anionic and cationic surfactants. Its performance characteristics also make it suitable for specialty shampoo systems where formulation flexibility is important.
Designed for Sulfate-Free Cleansing Systems
CALCHEM SAMO is suitable for sulfate-free cleanser formulations and can support foam and viscosity development within alternative surfactant systems. It provides formulators with an additional option when developing modern cleansing products without relying on traditional sulfate-based surfactants.
Supporting Specialty Foam-Based Applications
From foam hand sanitizers to pet shampoos, CALCHEM SAMO can be used in specialized cleansing applications requiring reliable foam characteristics. Its low-pH foam stability and broad surfactant compatibility support formulation development across a variety of foam-based product formats.